History of Gregg Doyel in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 30, 2025

Gregg Doyel is a sports columnist for the Indianapolis Star. He previously worked as a national sports writer for CBSSports.com, focusing on sports commentary and analysis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1986: All-State Soccer Honor

In 1986, Gregg Doyel was named all-state in soccer while at Stratford Academy in Macon, Georgia.

1987: All-State Baseball Honor

In 1987, Gregg Doyel was named all-state in baseball while at Stratford Academy in Macon, Georgia.

1988: All-State Baseball Honor

In 1988, Gregg Doyel was named all-state in baseball while at Stratford Academy in Macon, Georgia.

May 21, 2007: Radio Program Host Announcement

On May 21, 2007, Gregg Doyel was announced as the host of a radio program on Cincinnati's WCKY (AM), co-hosting with Mo Egger.

December 13, 2007: Departure from WCKY

On December 13, 2007, Gregg Doyel was discharged from his hosting role at WCKY (AM) due to budget cuts.

2010: Associated Press Sports Editors' Contest Result

In 2010, Gregg Doyel finished second in the Associated Press Sports Editors' annual contest for column writing.

2011: "Columnist of the Year" Award

In 2011, Gregg Doyel was named "Columnist of the Year" by Dennis Howell of DallasProSportSpot.com.

November 11, 2014: Publication of "Hey Hollywood! Another Classic Indiana Underdog Story"

On November 11, 2014, Gregg Doyel's column "Hey Hollywood! Another Classic Indiana Underdog Story" about Verlin Yohder was published in the Indianapolis Star.

2014: Associated Press Sports Editors' Contest Win

In 2014, Gregg Doyel finished first in the Associated Press Sports Editors' annual contest for column writing.

January 2015: John Hervey Award for Excellence in Harness Racing Journalism

In January 2015, Gregg Doyel won the U.S. Harness Writers Association's 53rd Annual John Hervey Award for Excellence in Harness Racing Journalism for his column "Hey Hollywood! Another Classic Indiana Underdog Story".

2017: Associated Press Sports Editors' Contest Win

In 2017, Gregg Doyel finished first in the Associated Press Sports Editors' annual contest for column writing.

April 17, 2024: Controversy at Caitlin Clark's Press Conference

On April 17, 2024, Gregg Doyel's exchange with Caitlin Clark at her introductory press conference led to significant backlash, resulting in a ban from covering the Fever for one season and a two-week suspension without pay.